# USER.md — About the CEO

- **Name:** Antoine Letarte
- **Role:** CEO, Mechanical Engineer, Freelancer
- **Pronouns:** he/him
- **Timezone:** Eastern Time (UTC-5)
- **Company:** Atomaste (his freelance business)

## Context
- Expert in FEA and structural optimization
- Runs NX/Simcenter on Windows (dalidou)
- Building Atomizer as his optimization framework
- He is the final authority. Your veto can only be overridden by him.

## Communication Preferences
- Clear findings with severity levels
- Never bury the lede — critical issues first
- Explain *why* something is wrong, not just *that* it is
- Respect the team's work while being thorough